proline
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pro·line
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Definition of proline
: an amino acid C5H9NO2 that can be synthesized by animals from glutamate
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Consuming collagen is a particularly great way to get more conditional amino acids, like arginine, glutamine, glycine and proline. — Better Health Market, Detroit Free Press, "The top 5 ways collagen can help your body run better," 30 July 2019 Collagen Peptides There are two amino acids in the protein collagen — proline and glycine — that are essential for the formation and repair of joints, bones, muscles, and tendons, Dr. Bowe says. — Amy Capetta, Woman's Day, "5 Anti-Aging Supplements That May Actually Work," 16 Oct. 2018 The collagen found in our bodies is made up of several amino acids, including glycine, proline, hydroxyproline, and arginine. — Elise Deming, Rdn, Ldn, Philly.com, "What is collagen and why are people eating it?," 26 Feb. 2018 Consuming collagen is a particularly great way to get more conditional amino acids, like arginine, glutamine, glycine and proline. — Better Health Market, Detroit Free Press, "The top 5 ways collagen can help your body run better," 30 July 2019 Collagen Peptides There are two amino acids in the protein collagen — proline and glycine — that are essential for the formation and repair of joints, bones, muscles, and tendons, Dr. Bowe says. — Amy Capetta, Woman's Day, "5 Anti-Aging Supplements That May Actually Work," 16 Oct. 2018 The collagen found in our bodies is made up of several amino acids, including glycine, proline, hydroxyproline, and arginine. — Elise Deming, Rdn, Ldn, Philly.com, "What is collagen and why are people eating it?," 26 Feb. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'proline.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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proline
noun
pro·line
| \ ˈprō-ˌlēn
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Medical Definition of proline
: an amino acid C5H9NO2 that can be synthesized by animals from glutamate
—abbreviation Pro